While I do agree that it sounds as if this potential business owner did not do adequate research for his proposal, I am still disappointed by the anti-business impression I get from many of the other commenters on this topic. It would have certainly been in this gentleman's best interests to better prepare for this type of hostile questioning with more informed answers.
I just want to make sure I have everything clear though as it is getting a bit confusing.
Somerville approves of a third frozen yogurt shop in Davis Sq, even though it is another national chain and it would directly compete with an existing locally owned frozen yogurt shop.
Somerville does not approve of another bar opening in Davis Sq, because it is a national chain and it would directly compete with existing locally owned bars and restaurants already in the square.
Nobody seems too upset about the possibility of a Petco, another national chain, going into the former social security building, but a bar would be bad in that location. Well first it was bad because it wouldn't serve food, but now that they propose to serve food also it is just bad because it is a chain.
If people are so against having another bar in Davis Square they should just come out and say it. At least I can respect that even though I don't agree, but all this coded talk about "chains" and arbitrary distinctions between national, regional, and local chains is just ridiculous.
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I just want to make sure I have everything clear though as it is getting a bit confusing.
Somerville approves of a third frozen yogurt shop in Davis Sq, even though it is another national chain and it would directly compete with an existing locally owned frozen yogurt shop.
Somerville does not approve of another bar opening in Davis Sq, because it is a national chain and it would directly compete with existing locally owned bars and restaurants already in the square.
Nobody seems too upset about the possibility of a Petco, another national chain, going into the former social security building, but a bar would be bad in that location. Well first it was bad because it wouldn't serve food, but now that they propose to serve food also it is just bad because it is a chain.
If people are so against having another bar in Davis Square they should just come out and say it. At least I can respect that even though I don't agree, but all this coded talk about "chains" and arbitrary distinctions between national, regional, and local chains is just ridiculous.